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The New Balance 883 is a straight-lasted neutral running shoe designed for full volume feet. If your feet have low arches but remain neutral, then the 883 is a great option for you. The shoe is very stable and readily accepts most orthotics.

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Weight: 11.6 oz(size 9)

Stack Height:Heel (30mm), Forefoot (18mm)

How It Fits (based on width D) Width D=Medium, Width 2E=Wide

Sizing: Standard running shoe length

Heel: Medium and deep

Mid-foot: Medium to full volume fit, will accommodate a higher instep or thick feet

Forefoot: Medium

Toe-Box height: Deep and roomy

Arch Structure: Low height

Product Lifecycle

Release date: January 2009

Model discontinued: April 2011

Model update: July 2011, 840

Heritage: 882

INTRODUCTION

The 883 is a moderate feature, moderate neutral shoe designed for daily training and can accommodate most orthotics. It is built with a straight shape. The 833 is built on the New Balance SL-2 last.

CUSHIONING

ABZORB is positioned in the heel and forefoot and is New Balance's top of the line foam. It is composed of Dupont Engage and Isoprene rubber for improved cushioning.

MIDSOLE

ABZORB FL is a full-length midsole unit. ABZORB FL is the highest grade midsole from New Balance and is composed of DuPont Engage and isoprene rubber. This midsole offers great durability and a cushioned ride.

UPPER

Open mesh spans the entire upper to allow for air to flow through the upper.

NLOCK is located on the external midfoot of the upper and is provided to help secure the midfoot fit.

LockDownliner is an internal liner that is integrated into the lacing to help secure the midfoot fit.

Comments: I really like the 883. I recently needed to start wearing custom orthotics and they fit great in these shoes. I've always been a NB fan so I'm really glad I found these.From: Tom, St. Clair Shores, MI

Comments: I just now see Tonygio's comment above on sizing which I wish I'd read before I ordered these. I'm usually a small 10. The 10-1/2s I bought were least a half-size too big. Yes, I know I could return them (Running Warehouse is great to deal with), but I had them sent to me overseas from where it would be just too much hassle. I bought these because I had a pair of the now-discontinued size 10-1/2 NB 881s which fit so well. That's the idea behind the Shoe Fitr tool, which I think is marvellous, but to be effective it will be essential that older models which are the basis for comparison be added to the database. Since the 883 is built on the same last and is the descendant of the 881 & 882, I assumed (wrongly) I couldn't go wrong ordering the same size. From: Gord, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Comments: Tried these and Saucony Echelons. These are lighter, wider (I ordered a 2E width in both and these have a much fuller, better fitting toebox), more cushioned and much more flexible. By the way, sizing is standard shoe sizing for this NB model, so no need to order up a 1/2 size as usual with NB running shoes. I kept these and sent the Echelons back. The 883's are considerably less expensive than the Saucony Echelons...

Premium shoes are for runners who run daily and/or run high-mileage. Premium shoes use high-end materials and the latest technology to enhance comfort.

Everyday shoes are for runners who run daily and/or run high-mileage. Everyday shoes use time-tested technologies and materials to meet the needs of consistent running.

Performance shoes are for runners who want shoes for faster paced training, such as tempo runs and interval workouts. Performance shoes are also suitable for daily training but will tend to wear faster than Everyday and Premium shoes.

Racing shoes are for runners looking for peak performance in racing 5K to marathon distances and beyond. Racing shoes are also suitable for fast-paced interval sessions. Durability is sacrificed to save weight.

Surface:

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Surface

Road shoes are designed for running on asphalt and concrete.

Road-Trail shoes are designed for running on asphalt, concrete and well-groomed, broad trails.

Hard Trail shoes are designed for running on hard, natural surfaces such as granite, sandstone, rocky terrain and hard-packed dirt.

Varied Trail shoes are designed for running on a mixture of natural surfaces from rocky, to loose dirt, to wood chips and similar.

Soft Trail shoes are designed for running on soft ground such as muddy terrain and damp, grassy fields.

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Heel-Toe Offset:

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Heel-Toe Offset

Heel-Toe Offset refers to the height difference between the heel and the forefoot of the shoe. The heel is usually higher than the forefoot but is never lower than the forefoot. Some runners believe a lower offset leads to more efficient running. Traditional running shoes have 10-13mm offsets. Moving from higher to lower heel-toe offsets may require a transition period.

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Stack Height:

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Stack Height

Stack height refers to how much shoe is between your foot and the ground. For this search, stack height refers to how much shoe is under your forefoot, as the heel height will be equal to or greater than the forefoot height.

Barefoot: 1-8mm. The shoe generally does not have a midsole and feels like there is no cushioning. This shoe is all about feeling the ground.

Minimal: 9-13mm. The shoe has a thin midsole but there is a lack of cushioning. Racing shoes and minimalist shoes are common here and there is a feeling of being connected to the road.

Low: 14-18mm. The shoe has a midsole and may have added cushioning technologies. Performance and trail shoes are common here and there is still a good feel for the ground.

Medium: 19-23mm. The shoe has a traditional midsole height. Everyday and Premium shoes are common here and cushioning technologies are prevalent. Feeling of the ground varies.

High: 24-29mm. The shoe has a thick midsole and extra cushioning. There is less feel for the ground and more feel of the shoe.

Maximal: 30mm plus. The shoe has an extremely thick midsole and extra cushioning. The focus is on feeling a soft shoe and not really feeling the ground.